• Job Description

  Req#: 5558996

  Thank you for your interest in our Paraprofessional position

  Job Summary:
  The Kindergarten Paraprofessional is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment, overseen by the school principal, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.

  All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.

  JOB DESCRIPTION

  Position Title: Paraprofessional	Salary Schedule: PCSD Classified
  Department: School	Job Code: 143501
  Reports To: Principal	Work Schedule: 186 days/7.5 hr.
  Grade/Level: PARA	FLSA: Non-Exempt
  Primary Function: Ability to learn and utilize routine methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings. Ability to perform instructionally related activities by assisting a teacher or teachers in providing intensified learning experiences for students in assigned areas. Ability to perform special duties as required for meeting the unique needs of specific student populations, e.g., lifting physically disabled students.

  Working Conditions:	Physical Demands:
  Classroom Environment	Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
  Constant interruptions	Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
  	Seeing to read a variety of materials
  	Sitting for extended periods of time
  	Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
  	Lifting a student up to a weight of 40 pounds without assistance
  	Perform a two-person lift for students over 40 pounds

  Qualifications:

  Education level must be in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines

  Certification as mandated by the Professional Standards Commission

  The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

  Essential Functions:

  	Provide support to students in resource, self-contained and/or regular classroom settings
  	Assist with supervision of students
  	Conduct small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher
  	Assist with student assessment, grading work and tests, and collecting data on student progress
  	Assist with routine recordkeeping
  	Assist with preparation of materials for instruction, including copying of materials, construction of displays/bulletin boards, learning centers and manipulatives
  	Locate, operate, and return needed equipment
  	Assist with classroom housekeeping
  	Assist in ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials
  	Assist with school-wide supervision such as loading/unloading buses
  	Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position
  	Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner
  	Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment
  	Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities
  	Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures
  	Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies
  	Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee

  Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.

  • It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
  • Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
  • The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.

• About the company

  Paulding County High School is a public secondary school located in Paulding County, Georgia, United States.

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